Top 5 Most Popular Google Searches For 2014 – People /Part I/

1. Nelson Mandela – the politician and former President of SouthAfrica was one of the most significant figures in human history. “The father of the nation” as Mandela is often described in his native country received more than 250 honors in his lifetime including the US Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. His passing away in December 2013 put in mourning millions of people all over the world.

2. Paul Walker – the ‘Fast and Furious’ actor passed away in a tragic car crash on November 30, 2013. His untimely death shocked his numerous fans and the world is still grieving for the great actor and person that he was. Rumors about Walker’s younger brother taking his place in the upcoming ‘Fast And Furious 7’ have circulated the web but they haven’t been confirmed yet.

3. Malala Yousafzai – the Pakistani student became known for her acts against the Taliban who banned women and young girls from attending school. Malala was attacked several times by the Taliban but managed to make a full recovery. At the age of 16, she was the youngest ever person to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

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4. James Gandolfini – the actor was best known for his portrayal of Tony Soprano, the mafia crime boss in the HBO series ‘The Sopranos’. The 51-year-old passed away on June 19, 2013 during a vacation in Rome with his son. According to the medical reports the reason for Gandolfini’s death was a heart attack.

5. Miley Cyrus – the world did definitely see a lot of the 21-year-old singer during 2013. The young pop star made the headlines with her provocative performances, racy outfits and outrageous behavior. Although anti-fans hope to see less of Miley in 2014, the singer herself has stated that she would be “the new queen of pop”.